Babylon (Remastered)

Posted on 4th September 2026 in Releases

I don’t remember talking to Ken about this album very much. I do remember his manager sending me the album and singles, along with a bit of chat about the quality of Jimmy Cauty’s remixes. Beyond that, it was one of those records that quietly appeared and then slowly disappeared again.

Looking back, this feels like Ken’s second solo Black Dog album. It has always sat slightly outside the main Black Dog story and, because of that, it never seemed to receive the attention it deserved. Over the years it became increasingly difficult to find, and for many people it simply vanished.

We’re making it available again because it deserves to be heard. We also want Ken’s work to remain available as a complete archive, rather than leaving important releases scattered across deleted CDs, out of print vinyl and disappearing digital services.

One thing that has always puzzled us is why the release ended up consisting mostly of remixes of Ken’s original recordings. We’ve spoken to people involved at the time, but nobody seems able to remember exactly how or why that decision was made. The original DAT tapes are still safely stored away and, one rainy day, we may return to them and finally release the original versions as they were first recorded.

Originally released on Warner ESP in 1998, Babylon became one of the last projects that Ofra Haza worked on before her untimely death on 23 February 2000. Her voice, combined with Ken’s production, created something that still sounds unlike anything else from that period.

A few years after its release, Ken reflected on the project and said:

“Out of everything I’ve ever done, I think the Babylon project is the one thing that I’m most proud of.”

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Ken Downie – Rest In Peace Brother

Posted on 22nd December 2025 in News

It’s with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Ken Downie on 20/12/25. Rest In Peace brother, you will be deeply missed and never forgotten. Our condolences to Sheena and his family.

The Book of Dogma III – Out Now

Posted on 4th March 2016 in Releases

“The Book of Dogma III” by The Black Dog and Black Sifichi
Out now: “The Book of Dogma III” by The Black Dog and Black Sifichi. The original album “Unsavoury Products” from 2002, brought together and re-issued with all the remixes and bonus material from “Genetically Modified”.

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The Book of Dogma III

Posted on 15th January 2016 in Releases

“The Book of Dogma III” by The Black Dog and Black Sifichi
The original album “Unsavoury Products” from 2002, brought together and re-issued with all the remixes and bonus material from “Genetically Modified”.

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Famous for 15 Frames

Posted on 27th August 2015 in Mixes, Podcasts

Just a tiny 15 minute mix that we created for the BBC.

01. The Black Dog – Phil 3 to 5 to 3 – Dust Science
02. Regis – Blinding Horses (Stableboy Version) – Blackest Ever Black
03. The Black Dog – Neither/Neither – Dust Science
04. B12 – Unsound Mind – Soma
05. Fx Mchn – Dünn – London Housing Trust
06. Winter Son – Polar Vanquish – Stem Records
07. Adventures In Daydreams – The Man Who Loved Only Numbers – Tact Records
08. Emika – Battles (The Black Dog Remix) – Emika Records
09. Manni Dee – Symbiotic – Leyla Records
10. Perc – Gruel – Perc Trax

Neither/Neither – New Album Out Now

Posted on 14th August 2015 in News

Our new album “Neither/Neither” is available now at DustStore.com on Limited Edition Vinyl, CD and Digital (WAV and MP3). Vinyl and CD versions come with a free digital version and we’ve even thrown in a new bonus track for everyone.

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Sound Of Sheffield Vol. 01 – Out Now

Posted on 28th March 2014 in Releases

Available now at DustStore.com.

Radio Dogma #06

Posted on 19th February 2014 in

Some great picks in this show and loads of people you should check out, couple of great tracks from this months featured artist Beneath and an absolute classic from Neu and we finish with Scott Walker, what’s not to like! Enjoy the Dogma.

Radio Dogma #06
Featured Artist: Beneath
1. Happa – Hallucinations – CDr
2. Beneath – One Blings – Pan
3. Esteban Adame – Home Sick – EPM
4. Feathered Sun – Keep It Warm – Platon Records
5. Objekt – Balloons – Power Vacuum
6. Beneath – Occupy – Pan
7. Neu – Hallogallo – Virgin
8. Zoë Blade – Cytgord Hardd – Soundcloud
9. PAS – Riot In Silo 12 – Mote Evolver
10. Dave Tarrida – Tan.Zen – Autofake
11. Cebec – CME Receptors – Soundcloud
12. Scott Walker – Tilt – Virgin

The Black Dog / Happa Scan 9 From SoYo™ / Red Place (Bleep)

Posted on 12th November 2013 in Releases

Time for a new single release from us and this time on a joint release with Happa as part of ‘The Green Series’ 12″s from Warp and Bleep.com.

This is very limited edition vinyl which comes in a very tasty package from design collective GiveUpArt and photographer Shaun Bloodworth. Each copy will be presented in a beautifully presented deluxe art package.

Samples, full details and order information are available now exclusively at Bleep.com.